Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
22 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0281GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
F575 - The facility must post, in a form and manner accessible and understandable
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
F582 - The facility must—
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F659 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F678 - Personnel provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F726 - Nursing Services
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F773 - The facility must—
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F835 - Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the November 20, 2025 survey of Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
This was a inspection survey of Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on November 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 22 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on November 20, 2025?
Yes, 22 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install proper backup exit lighting."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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